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Meet your EC team and learn more about some new initiatives!
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Bright IDEA’s Beacon Ticket Scholarship Program
This year, the Beacon Scholarship is launching specifically to welcome first-time BiPoC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals to their very first Interfuse. While we strive to keep our tickets affordable, we are offering a limited number of waived-cost (that means FREE) tickets to those who have never joined us before. We want to lower the barrier for entry and show that we are truly invested in having you experience a weekend in the florescence for the first time.
To fill out the form, you don’t need a ticket, but you do need a Volunteeripate account (created using the email with which you plan to purchase tickets)
If you have a friend who fits the criteria and you’ve been trying to convince them to give us a chance, please have them fill out the form! This is a great opportunity to welcome brand-new members into our family with fewer strings attached.
Cross-Regional Leadership Exchange
We are thrilled to announce that we are joining the Leadership Exchange Program focused on building bridges with our sibling burns outside of the Midwest region.
This isn’t just about training, it’s about exchanging knowledge and culture with other regional burns across the country. We are plugging into an existing national framework that allows our leads to travel and shadow at other burns, while inviting leads from other regions to bring their unique expertise to ours. By sharing our secret sauce with other communities (and learning theirs), we make the entire global burner network stronger.
NOTE: Not applicable for leadership of any Midwest Burners Association Burn, Gateway Burners, Resonance, or Topeka Area Burners
And speaking of burn leadership…
Meet the 2026 Interfuse EC Team!
Star
I’m Star, long time burner with a volunteering habit. This is my 3rd and final year serving on the EC team. I’m excited to see how I end up serving the community next.
Praxis
I’m Payton AKA Praxis and I’ve been attending Interfuse since 2019. I am passionate about making space for people to enjoy their burns, helping keep our burns safe and I have been involved in Rangering for years. My favorite principle is Immediacy, which is something I struggle with sometimes in default world. Looking forward to my first year as EC at Interfuse in 2026.
Britney
I’m Britney, a second-year Event Coordinator. When I’m not at camp Tiki Star Bar/Flamingo Lounge, I’m wandering the burn or enjoying your events!
In my default life, I work with the 988 crisis line and teach resiliency in KC schools while finishing my second Master’s in Social Work. I’m a fan of painting, my two dogs, and shark facts. I love forming genuine connections, so if you see me, please come say hi and join the adventure! I’m always happy to meet a new face.
Bittersweet
Hi, I’m Bittersweet. This is my third year helping run Interfuse. I got my start in leadership as a DPW co-lead, and I found out there that I enjoy being in charge and answering questions and solving problems and planning ahead to make things better. The EC position fell in my lap when there were so few EC volunteers that putting the event on pause was up for debate, so I jumped in to do what I can, and I’m enjoying learning about our community. Come find me if you have a question or just want to talk about the event.
Kara
Kara!
Radio
I’m Radio, and I’ve been part of Interfuse for over a decade, previously serving as Infrastructure Co-Lead and a Greeter. I’ve always believed the heart of this burn lives in the teamwork and care that happens before the gates even open.
I’m stepping into the Event Coordinator role with deep respect for the logistics and people that make this community possible. I’m here to support the collaboration and thoughtful execution that keeps us building something worth coming back to. Feel free to stop me with questions or just to share what you love about this community!
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Today is your lucky day! Ticket sale announcement inside, including some new initiatives!
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Tickets & Volunteer Benefits
The 2026 burn season is officially underway! We are happy to share that ticket prices will remain steady this year at $75 for adults and $1 for children under 13.
Mark These Dates on Your Calendar
- February 21st – March 6th: Direct Ticket Offers sent via email.
- March 7th: The Main Sale begins.
- March 25th: Second round release (if the first 300 sell out).
Volunteer Rewards
You Earned This! Our burns don’t happen without you. Here is the breakdown for our 2025 volunteers:
- 4+ Hours: Qualified for a Direct Ticket Offer.
- 8+ Hours: $10 off your 2026 ticket.
- Leadership Roles: $20 off your 2026 ticket.
Bright IDEA’s Beacon Ticket Scholarship Program
This year, Bright IDEA is launching a program to invite more BiPoC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals to experience our community. While we strive to keep our tickets affordable, we are offering a limited number of waived-cost (that means FREE) tickets as a show of good faith. We want to lower the barrier for entry and show that we are invested in having you join us for a weekend in the florescence.
If you have a friend who (or you yourself) fits the criteria and you’ve been trying to convince them to give us a chance, please have them fill out the form! This is a great opportunity to welcome new members into our family with fewer strings attached.
Cross-Regional Leadership Exchange
We are thrilled to announce that we are joining the Leadership Exchange Program focused on building bridges with our sibling burns outside of the Midwest region.
This isn’t just about training, it’s about exchanging knowledge and culture with other regional burns across the country. We are plugging into an existing national framework that allows our leads to travel and shadow at other burns, while inviting leads from other regions to bring their unique expertise to ours. By sharing our secret sauce with other communities (and learning theirs), we make the entire global burner network stronger.
More information on how to participate in these exchanges will be coming soon!
NOTE: Not applicable for leadership of any Midwest Burners Association Burn
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Get your art grants in by Monday and learn how you can participate in communal effort!
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Last Chance to Submit Your Art Grant!
The season is officially here. If you have a dream for the burn, it’s time to put pen to paper.
The Highlights
- Deadline: February 9, 2026.
- The Goal: We fund new projects or significant expansions to existing ones.
- The “W9” Rule: Any grant over $300 requires a W9.
- Materials Only: We fund wood, steel, and LEDs, not labor or personal tools.
Looking Forward, Staying Connected
We write these blogs, we send the InfoBot, and we post to socials, but we know the info isn’t always reaching everyone. We never want the “Org” to feel like a shadowy figure or a black box. This entire community is built by all of us, and transparency is our priority.
How can we help you stay informed? We’re workshopping new ways to keep the connection alive all year- Did you tune into the Ignition Live Stream?
- Would you attend more Online Community Events or digital town halls?
- Would you attend in person ones?
- How do you want to hear from us in the future?
Please take two minutes to fill out our Community Connection Form so we can build the communication tools you actually want to use.
Communal Effort in Trying Times
Our Coat & Gear Drive was a staggering success. We collected dozens of coats and warm blankets for Care Beyond the Boulevard (the free healthcare for the unhoused companion to NourishKC’s free kitchen), helping our unhoused neighbors navigate a brutal KC winter.
In these trying times, we want to know: What else can we do? How can the Midwest Burners better embody Communal Effort and Civic Responsibility throughout the year? Whether it’s mutual aid, local service days, or collaborative builds, we want to hear your ideas.
Now Seeding:
The Community Events CommitteeEach of the Midwest Burners Association events puts %5 of ticket sales directly to Regional Development. This funding is used towards leadership development and community outreach opportunities (like Ignition). To manage this, we are officially forming a new Community Events Committee.
We want YOU! We are looking for 1–2 representatives per city/region (similar to a Regional Contact model) in the following areas:- Kansas City
- Topeka
- Wichita
- Columbia
- St. Louis
- Tulsa
- Springfield
- Northwest Arkansas
This isn’t just about party planning. While we love a good shindig, this committee is about any kind of outreach that brings our community together. The ideas are entirely up to you. Want to host a summer park BBQ? A group museum trip? A neighborhood service day or a local “meet the burners” coffee hour? You tell us. We want local leads who know their city’s vibe and can help bridge the gap between the big summer burns.
The ideal candidates are:- Reasonably connected within their local burner scene.
- Natural “connectors” who inspire others to participate.
- Experienced or interested in event planning and logistics.
- Bonus! Do you have experience planning non-profit events?
If you want to help shape the future of how we gather outside of the burn…
